Air Fryer Apple Pie Chimichangas

These Air Fryer Apple Pie Chimichangas are an easy, no-fuss way to enjoy apple pie—think of them as apple pie’s fun, crispy cousin, all without the hassle of frying!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer Apple Pie Chimichangas

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 21

Total Time 41

Servings

Calories 403kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup granulated sugar divided
1 tsp ground cinnamon divided
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsps fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp kosher salt
3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
6 tbsps caramel sauce divided, more for garnish if desired
6 (10") flour tortillas, warmed
cooking spray
1/4 cup light brown sugar
vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Whisk together water and cornstarch in a small pan until no lumps remain. Over medium heat add 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg vanilla, lemon juice and salt to the cornstarch mixture. Cook for two minutes, stirring occasionally; mixture will begin to thicken. Add apples and turn down the heat to low for 7-12 minutes or until the apples are soft. Remove from heat.
1 cup water, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsps fresh lemon juice, 1/8 tsp kosher salt, 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
Place one tablespoon of caramel sauce on each warm tortilla and top with 1/2 cup of the apple mixture.
6 tbsps caramel sauce, 6 (10") flour tortillas, warmed
Tuck the ends and roll the tortilla to create a chimichanga. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and place two rolled chimichangas, seam side down, in the basket. Air fry for seven minutes.
cooking spray
Combine brown sugar and remaining granulated sugar in a shallow bowl.
1/4 cup light brown sugar
Remove cooked chimichangas from basket and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Top with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.
vanilla ice cream (optional)

Notes

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